The officer in charge felt an immense pressure, cold sweat beading on his forehead…
The other officers, quite instinctively, knelt on the ground to pay their respects to the Grand Tutor.
Only a few people knew about Murong Taotao's falling out with Emperor Ming, so the officers remained respectful and courteous towards him…
“G-Grand Tutor, what brings you here?” the officer in charge asked with a smile.
Murong Taotao cast a cold glance at him, then looked at Murong Qing and the others…
His sister had grown taller and was becoming more and more beautiful and captivating.
But who was the beautiful young lady standing beside her?
Xiao Junbao felt a prickle of unease as he stared at him without blinking.
“Is this kid into me?”
He muttered softly.
Murong Qing: “……”
You’re too full of yourself. Taotao’s sexual orientation is perfectly normal; how could he like boys?
However, for a boy as graceful and charming as you, perhaps you might even stir Taotao’s mortal heart…
“G-Grand Tutor, please say something!~” The officer grew anxious, stamping his feet as Murong Taotao remained silent.
Just tell us what you need, don’t always put on that stern face.
Murong Taotao ignored him, his gaze shifting to the woman beside Shangguan Fang’er, and his expression suddenly changed in surprise…
Her?
Why was she here?
The woman clearly noticed Murong Taotao’s surprised gaze and lowered her head, avoiding his eyes…
“They are fine. Let them pass immediately!~” Murong Taotao said expressionlessly.
Officer in charge: “???”
It was so obvious, yet he said they were fine?
Grand Tutor, you’re not one of them, are you?
“Oh, Grand Tutor, I dare not let them pass so casually. His Majesty said that no matter what, that little thief must be apprehended today…” the officer in charge said weakly.
Murong Taotao heard this and shot him a glare, “What, does this Grand Tutor’s word no longer carry weight?”
He knew well that Emperor Ming would not dare to make their conflict public. If the state of Yan lacked its young Grand Tutor, the populace would inevitably be restless and unsettled…
Therefore, every word Murong Taotao spoke was as binding as an imperial decree.
“G-Grand Tutor, please don’t make things difficult for me. His Majesty has issued a strict order that no one is allowed to leave the capital until that thief is caught…” the officer in charge said with a troubled expression.
“Presumptuous!~”
Before Murong Taotao could retort, Eunuch Ruan stepped forward and slapped the officer, “Do you know who you are speaking to? To be so audacious in front of the Grand Tutor, I think you’re tired of living…”
“I-I dare not!~” The officer in charge quickly knelt on the ground, trembling like a sieve.
Eunuch Ruan snorted, “To speak frankly, even His Majesty in the palace must heed the Grand Tutor’s arrangements. He handles all matters, big and small, and oversees the overall situation. Yet, because a little thief trespassed into the palace, you dare to make things difficult for the Grand Tutor like this? Believe it or not, I can have you thrown into the imperial prison right now!”
Alas, he might have had some confidence when he said these words before, but now that the young Grand Tutor had resigned and was no different from an ordinary citizen, it was rather inappropriate for him to act like a tiger borrowing its might…
Murong Qing glanced at her brother, feeling immensely proud.
She knew her brother wouldn’t suffer after transmigrating.
Look, after not seeing him for a few years, he had become the Grand Tutor of Yan…
However, this wasn’t a glorious achievement, as Yan had annihilated the state of Chen, causing her and Fang’er sister to become refugees, almost perishing on their escape.
“Grand Tutor, Grand Tutor, please calm your anger. I will let them pass…”
The officer touched the sweat on his face and ordered his subordinates, “What are you standing around for? Let them pass immediately!~”
The officers exchanged glances, filled with curiosity.
They were letting them go just like that?
“Also, prepare a more spacious carriage, and ensure there are ample dry rations and water…” Eunuch Ruan commanded.
Since they were returning to the state of Liang, the journey would take more than half a month. How could they not prepare some provisions?
The officer followed Eunuch Ruan’s instructions, having people find a spacious and comfortable carriage and gathering a good amount of cooked food and dry rations.
Seeing the Grand Tutor also board the carriage, the officer was utterly bewildered, “G-Grand Tutor, are you also leaving the city?”
Even if he were leaving the city, why wouldn’t he take his own carriage and instead share one with these women?
“I suddenly remembered an urgent matter to attend to, so I’ll hitch a ride. Eunuch Ruan, drive!~” Murong Taotao said calmly.
If they didn’t leave now, it would truly be too late…
And so, under the watchful eyes of all the officers, the group boarded the carriage and slowly departed the capital, galloping towards the state of Liang.
“Sister, are you alright?”
Inside the carriage, Murong Taotao tightly gripped Murong Qing’s hand, tears welling up in his eyes.
Xiao Junbao leaned against the carriage wall, his eyes covered with a bandage, not wanting to witness this reunion scene…
Shangguan Fang’er and the other woman, however, were filled with excitement, happy for their sibling reunion.
“Sister is fine!~” Murong Qing affectionately stroked Taotao’s face, smiling, “You’re getting more and more handsome!”
“Sister, you’re getting more beautiful too!” Murong Taotao smiled brightly.
Xiao Junbao: “……”
So, when will your reunion segment be over?
He wanted to take a nap.
Murong Taotao’s cheeks flushed slightly, and he suddenly remembered something, “Sister, I heard you escaped from the state of Chen. Was the princess who accompanied you this Fang’er sister?”
Murong Qing let out a ‘hmm,’ “Yes, Fang’er sister and I are like sisters. She has been kind to me, and we must repay her well in the future…”
When she first transmigrated, if Shangguan Fang’er hadn’t helped her, she wouldn’t have been able to settle in the state of Chen.
Shangguan Fang’er waved her hands repeatedly upon hearing this, “Qing’er, please don’t say that. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have met Sanman, nor would I have recovered from my madness. Putting myself in your shoes, you are my life-saving benefactor!~”
Xiao Junbao: “……”
Is this ever going to end? It’s so noisy!
Murong Taotao looked at Fang’er and cupped his hands in a bow, “I beg Sister Fang’er to forgive this junior’s recklessness. If it weren’t for that dog emperor instigating me back then, I wouldn’t have attacked the state of Chen. I am willing to bear full responsibility for such a grave mistake!~”
Although he said that, how could he bear the responsibility?
The state of Chen had already perished, its people either dead or fled. The state of Chen could no longer be found on any map…
Did he intend to help Chen restore its country and re-establish a nation?
Upon mentioning this matter, Shangguan Fang’er became extremely melancholic. She merely nodded at Murong Taotao and said nothing.
Just then, the woman who had been silent all along slowly raised her head and suddenly said something…